This part of Push isn’t about the nosehair of the applications process itself – stuff like course codes, tariff conversion tables or whether you count as a home student. That’s what UCAS and university prospectuses are for. Instead, Push has put together this bite-sized insider's guide. We'll tell you how to make your application shine and use (and abuse) the system to get the edge on getting in. Yes, we’re that good to you.

You'll hear a lot of confusing terminology thrown around during the application process: Vocational course, UCAS points, Joint honours, Sandwich year, Campus... As ever we're here to make it all a bit easier. Starting with that Vocational courses. What are they and are they the right route for you?More